An Assets-based Approach for Sustainability Strategic Planning and Engagement
Cynthia Klein-Banai, PhD, Associate Chancellor for Sustainability, UIC
Jennifer Hirsch, Ph.D., Sustainability & Diversity Specialist and Consultant to the UIC Office of Sustainability
Nina Pellizzari, Student Intern
Introduction
• Peggy Barlett quote—plans v. engagement JENNY PPT SLIDE
• Leith Sharp—3rd wave of sustainability JENNY PPT SLIDE
The Charge• Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Administration• Sustainability lens (diversity to curriculum)• All levels: teaching, research, processes, operations, communities• Urban environment• Beyond environment • Insure future of programs, research, student success• Document preservation• Learning retention• Staff burn out
• Significance of being a sustainable campus within a diverse urban environment
UPP Studio
Steering Committee (SC)
Advisory Committee (AC)
Student InternsWorking Groups
Health & Wellness
Education & Outreach
Systems Use
PhysicalStructure
Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor for Administrative Services Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost
VP for Planning & Programming
MPA Capstone Groups
Associate Chancellor(Office of Sustainability)
UIC Community Survey
Process Evaluation
SST Organizational Chart
Strategic Goals & Initiatives
Goal 1: Build on UIC’s strengths to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus
Campus Assets
Student Interns and Classes
• Assets based approach– Generated by committee– Interviews and presentations by students
• Deliberative approach• Drew on “big ideas”• Inductive approach Campus Assets
Next steps
• Data: qualitative, about a broader range of issues
• Shift from outcomes to processes/principles
Q & A
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